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'''EX Delta Species''' (Japanese: '''ホロンの研究塔''' ''Holon Research Tower'') is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Delta Species era of the Trading Card Game | '''EX Delta Species''' (Japanese: '''ホロンの研究塔''' ''Holon Research Tower'') is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Delta Species era of the Trading Card Game and the eleventh EX Series expansion. | ||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after {{TCG|EX Legend Maker|Mirage Forest}}; however, due to a translation issue, the sets' releases were switched | In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after {{TCG|EX Legend Maker|Mirage Forest}}; however, due to a translation issue, the English-language sets' releases were switched, causing the set to be released in the United States and the United Kingdom just three days after its release in Japan. However, due to Pokémon Organized Play's prereleases, for the first time in the history of the TCG, the entire set was available in English before it was in Japanese. | ||
Similar to cards belonging to [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Rocket]], the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: - | Similar to cards belonging to [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Rocket]], the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: - | ||
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The set introduces the Holon Research Tower, located in the middle of the Mirage Forest (which was introduced in {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}, hence why it was to be released before Delta Species); it is the home of scientists who conduct research on Mew and strange new Pokémon. These Pokémon have been altered by a wave of electromagnetic radiation produced by an experiment gone awry at Holon labs. The result is a new species of Pokémon called the Delta Species, symbolized by the lower-case delta (δ). These new Pokémon possess types different from their original and some, in their fully evolved forms, are partially {{ct|Metal}}s. They could be considered a counterpart to {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} in the EX series. EX Delta Species also introduces Holon's Pokémon, which are unique as they can double as Special Energy cards, and new Trainer cards which centralize themselves around the Holon Tower community. | The set introduces the Holon Research Tower, located in the middle of the Mirage Forest (which was introduced in {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}, hence why it was to be released before Delta Species); it is the home of scientists who conduct research on Mew and strange new Pokémon. These Pokémon have been altered by a wave of electromagnetic radiation produced by an experiment gone awry at Holon labs. The result is a new species of Pokémon called the Delta Species, symbolized by the lower-case delta (δ). These new Pokémon possess types different from their original and some, in their fully evolved forms, are partially {{ct|Metal}}s. They could be considered a counterpart to {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} in the EX series. EX Delta Species also introduces Holon's Pokémon, which are unique as they can double as Special Energy cards, and new Trainer cards which centralize themselves around the Holon Tower community. | ||
*This set contains only 3 {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, the lowest of any set in the EX series. | |||
*This set contains only 3 {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, | |||
*The [[Holofoil]] rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain Holofoil treatment. | *The [[Holofoil]] rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain Holofoil treatment. | ||
*The reverse-Holofoil design for this set is similar to that of the new Holofoil rare treatment, with same foil used but only on the background image. In addition to the background, name text and rarity symbol, the reverse-Holofoil versions of the Holofoil rares now have a Holofoil border and HP text. All reverse-Holofoil feature the EX Delta Species set logo. | *The reverse-Holofoil design for this set is similar to that of the new Holofoil rare treatment, with same foil used but only on the background image. In addition to the background, name text and rarity symbol, the reverse-Holofoil versions of the Holofoil rares now have a Holofoil border and HP text. All reverse-Holofoil feature the EX Delta Species set logo. | ||
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{{Setlist/entry|63/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Ditto|63}} <small>'''[Pikachu]'''</small>|Lightning|||San Diego Comic Con promo}} | {{Setlist/entry|63/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Ditto|63}} <small>'''[Pikachu]'''</small>|Lightning|||San Diego Comic Con promo}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|64/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Ditto|64}} <small>'''[Squirtle]'''</small>|Water|||Games Expo 2007 promo}} | {{Setlist/entry|64/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Ditto|64}} <small>'''[Squirtle]'''</small>|Water|||Games Expo 2007 promo}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|66/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Dratini δ|66}}|Lightning|||Non-Holo "EX Delta Species" stamp from the Swedish/Danish Donald Duck Magazine #49 (2005)}} | {{Setlist/entry|66/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Dratini δ|66}}|Lightning|||Non-Holo "EX Delta Species" stamp from the Swedish/Danish Donald Duck Magazine #49 (December 6, 2005)}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|73/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Larvitar δ|73}}|Lightning|||Non-Holo "EX Delta Species" stamp from the Swedish/Danish Donald Duck Magazine #49 (2005)}} | {{Setlist/entry|73/113|{{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Larvitar δ|73}}|Lightning|||Non-Holo "EX Delta Species" stamp from the Swedish/Danish Donald Duck Magazine #49 (December 6, 2005)}} | ||
{{Setlist/footer|cellcol=D1D1E0|rarity=yes|promo=yes}} | {{Setlist/footer|cellcol=D1D1E0|rarity=yes|promo=yes}} | ||
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image1=EX11 Booster | image1=EX11 Booster Dragonite.jpg | | ||
caption1=English | caption1=English Dragonite Pack | | ||
image2=EX11 Booster | image2=EX11 Booster Metagross.jpg | | ||
caption2=English | caption2=English Metagross Pack | | ||
image3=EX11 Booster | image3=EX11 Booster Salamence.jpg | | ||
caption3=English | caption3=English Salamence Pack | | ||
image4=EX11 Booster Flareon.jpg | | |||
caption4=English Flareon Pack | | |||
image5=PCG6 Holon Research Tower pack.jpg | | |||
caption5=Japanese Pack | | |||
image6=Holon Research Tower Booster Box.jpg | | |||
caption6=Booster Box | | |||
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EX Delta Species (Japanese: ホロンの研究塔 Holon Research Tower) is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Delta Species era of the Trading Card Game and the eleventh EX Series expansion.
Information
In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after Mirage Forest; however, due to a translation issue, the English-language sets' releases were switched, causing the set to be released in the United States and the United Kingdom just three days after its release in Japan. However, due to Pokémon Organized Play's prereleases, for the first time in the history of the TCG, the entire set was available in English before it was in Japanese.
Similar to cards belonging to Team Magma, Team Aqua and Team Rocket, the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: -
- δ Delta Species Pokémon have a character window with a "double helix" effect.
- They have "δ Delta Species" next to the character name.
- They sport a "δ" symbol where the evolution stage is situated, with the evolution window being part of the "δ" in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon.
The set introduces the Holon Research Tower, located in the middle of the Mirage Forest (which was introduced in EX Legend Maker, hence why it was to be released before Delta Species); it is the home of scientists who conduct research on Mew and strange new Pokémon. These Pokémon have been altered by a wave of electromagnetic radiation produced by an experiment gone awry at Holon labs. The result is a new species of Pokémon called the Delta Species, symbolized by the lower-case delta (δ). These new Pokémon possess types different from their original and some, in their fully evolved forms, are partially Metal-types. They could be considered a counterpart to Dark Pokémon in the EX series. EX Delta Species also introduces Holon's Pokémon, which are unique as they can double as Special Energy cards, and new Trainer cards which centralize themselves around the Holon Tower community.
- This set contains only 3 Pokémon-ex, the lowest of any set in the EX series.
- The Holofoil rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain Holofoil treatment.
- The reverse-Holofoil design for this set is similar to that of the new Holofoil rare treatment, with same foil used but only on the background image. In addition to the background, name text and rarity symbol, the reverse-Holofoil versions of the Holofoil rares now have a Holofoil border and HP text. All reverse-Holofoil feature the EX Delta Species set logo.
- The secret box topper card for this set is Azumarill.
- The prerelease card for this set is Metang δ.
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